Latinos have a date with the ballot box

Latinos have a date with the ballot box

NewsTaco September 8, 2016

*There’s a part of this column that brings to light something that is seldom considered in Latino political reporting: Latino voter registration non-profits are just now getting the funds they […]

With No Latino Moderator, Trump Shapes Presidential Debates

NewsTaco September 6, 2016

*Which Latin@ journalist (excluding Jorge Ramos bacause of his public feud with Trump) would you like to see moderating a presidential debate? VL By Raul  A Reyes, NBC News (4.5 […]

‘Cállate, imbécil’: the best Mexican responses to Donald Trump’s visit

NewsTaco September 1, 2016

*This is rich. Mexican humor is ruthless and relentless, it’s awesome. And Mexicans saw Trump’s visit for what it was, puro circo. VL By Amber Jamieson, The Guardian (4 minute read) Mexicans […]

Mexican president likely hurt by ‘ill-advised’ Trump meeting

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*Yep, but when your approval rating is 23%, to quote Donald Trump, What do you have to lose? VL By Christopher Sherman and Mark Stevenson, Associated Press (3 minute read) MEXICO CITY (AP) […]

Donald Trump Gambles on Immigration but Sends Conflicting Signals

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*He wasn’t so tough in Mexico, was he? Then he comes back to Phoenix and barks again. Typical Trump. VL By Patrick Healy, The New York Times (5 minute read) Donald […]

Tijuana, cops, & why people leave Mexico

NewsTaco August 1, 2016

*It’s a true, tough question. Mexicans are incensed at the thought of a Trump wall. But, why are so many of them willing to risk their lives to leave? VL […]

Latino voters helping to decide major races in Tuesday’s elections

Mary Mata November 5, 2013

By Suzanne Gamboa, NBCLatino Candidates finished up their final day of campaigning before Tuesday’s Election Day with Latinos helping to decide two top gubernatorial races and weighing in on city council […]

Boston Mayoral candidates pursue Latino voters in unprecedented ways

Mary Mata August 5, 2013

By Marcela García, Boston Globe THE TRADITIONAL heart of Boston’s Puerto Rican community is the Villa Victoria housing development in the South End, and that’s where hundreds of people gathered last […]

Are Latinos Relevant to Midterm Elections?

Mary Mata July 29, 2013

By David Damore, PhD, Latino Decisions The day after the 2012 presidential election pundits across the country declared Latino votersas one of the most important voting blocs in re-electing President Barack Obama.  With the […]

2016 forecast: Rubio, Bush, Ryan have chance to win over 40% of Latino vote

Mary Mata July 2, 2013

By Matt Barreto, Latino Decisions While the 2016 presidential election is a full three years away many of the high profile Republican contenders are enmeshed in the immigration reform debate, […]